Locum Assistant Principal Lawyer for Housing and Litigation

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks an experienced Locum Assistant Principal Lawyer for Housing and Litigation. This senior role requires extensive experience in housing and litigation law, alongside management skills. The position offers hybrid working with office attendance up to two times a week. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with relevant local government experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive).
• Extensive housing and/or litigation experience.
• Management experience.
• Experience in local government desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Lawyer in team management.
• Manage 4-5 staff members.

Skills

Housing and Litigation experience

Management experience

Legal qualification

Job description

Overview

Locum Assistant Principal Lawyer - Housing and Litigation | London Local Authority | Locum Contract | Hybrid

A large and well-established local authority in London is seeking an experienced Housing and Litigation Lawyer to join them on a locum basis as an Assistant Principal Lawyer of the Housing and Litigation team. With this being a senior level role, hybrid working is required, with office attendance up to 2 times a week.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Lawyer in the running and development of the Housing and Litigation team, including deputising in the Principal Lawyer's absence where necessary.
• Manage 4-5 staff members.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive)
• Extensive housing and/or litigation experience
• Management experience
• Experience working in local government or in a firm that deals with such work (strongly desirable)

How to apply

If you have the necessary skills, ambition, and experience for this role please apply now via this advert. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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